Purchasing Agent (2236) Drb Enterprises Llc Durham, NC Job Details 19 hours ago Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Construction material procurement Construction cost control Construction contract administration Spreadsheets Filing Purchase order management Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver's License Bidding project phase Construction budget management Task prioritization Automated procurement systems Vendor relationship management Estimating construction project budgets Contracts Vendor contract management Scope management Residential building projects Cost estimate preparation Productivity software Material cost estimating Project contract management Purchasing management systems (technically supported) 2 years Office record organization Full Job Description Description

JOB PURPOSE

To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives. Duties and Responsibilities Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…) Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted Assists Purchasing Team with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software) Processes variance purchase orders Works with the Purchasing Team and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades) Enters trade contract data into Newstar Other duties as apparent or assigned Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Skills Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus Detail oriented and organized Ability to multi-task and establish priorities Knowledge of new home construction process is required Valid driver's license Education and Work Experience High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR 2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience